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The Land Report Publisher’s Picks feature the Top 10 of America’s Premier Land Listings and Auctions, highlighting the most exceptional ranchland, farmland, sporting properties, and legacy estates on the market. Each selection is based on factors such as listing price or sale value, acreage, regional significance, and overall impact on the land market. Curated in collaboration with leading brokers, auction houses, and industry experts, the list showcases properties that represent the highest caliber of landownership and investment opportunity across the United States.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
CENTENNIAL STATE UPDATE
Right after New Year arrived, I started lobbing in calls to our partners across the country. Just a catch-up to see how 2025 wrapped up and how 2026 is kicking off. One check-in was with Dan Murphy of Colorado’s M4 Ranch Group.
“We had a fantastic 2025,” Dan told me. “Two sales really stand out: Atarque Ranch and Big Ragged Mountain Ranch.”
“Atarque Ranch is one of the most impressive landholdings we’ve ever come across,” he said. “Representing the buyers in this acquisition is a huge highlight for us. It’s a true benchmark ranch in New Mexico.”
“Big Ragged Mountain Ranch is one of the most historic ranches in the West, held by the same family for over a century,” Dan said. “Located on Colorado’s rugged Western Slope, the ranch offers exceptional trophy hunting and was a rare opportunity to own a property of this size in a coveted location.”
As for the coming year? The consensus at M4 Ranch Group is upbeat, especially with regard to international buyers.
— Eddie Lee Rider Jr.,
Publisher, The Land Report
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